Probate

Probate is the legal process that proves a will is a valid document. Typically, the probate court appoints a representative to handle the estate and distribute the assets according to the details of the will. You may want to avoid probate to minimize costs, reduce the...

A guardian is responsible for the health and welfare of another. Guardians are mostly associated with an adult caring for a child after a parent's passing.  Under Texas law, a guardianship may extend to another adult. There are circumstances when petitioning the court...

 Your will is a legal document that outlines how to distribute your assets after your death. If you die without a will, the court may decide how to allocate your belongings instead of abiding by your personal wishes. Your estate will undergo probate after you die,...

Although probate has a lengthy, costly reputation, the term simply refers to the distribution of a person's estate by his or her executor under court supervision. Texas offers various options for probate depending on the size of the estate, the type of assets and...